ZIP Code 12788

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Woodbourne · Sullivan County · New York

Population
2,908

48/sq mi

Median income
$62,768

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$270,500

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 41.7

Land area
60.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12788 in Woodbourne, New York has a population of 2,908. The median household income is $62,768, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $270,500, 3% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12788 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.8 square miles in Woodbourne, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 2,908 residents, producing a population density of 48 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12788 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12788 sits at $62,768 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,998. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $270,500 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12788 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12788 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12788

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12788.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12788, Woodbourne, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,908

Population

60.8

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12788?

41.7

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 17.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,768

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$31,998

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,423

Total Housing Units

947

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$270,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 12788, employing approximately 261 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,165,000.

53

Businesses

261

Employees

$14.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 32.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.4%
Retail trade 4 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12759 Loch Sheldrake, NY 1,649 3.4 mi
12733 Fallsburg, NY 1,446 4.1 mi
12765 Neversink, NY 885 4.8 mi
12747 Hurleyville, NY 1,714 4.2 mi
12789 Woodridge, NY 1,838 5.8 mi
12779 South Fallsburg, NY 2,460 6.4 mi
12435 Greenfield Park, NY 326 5.5 mi
12738 Glen Wild, NY 320 9.3 mi
12784 Thompsonville, NY 94 8.5 mi
12754 Liberty, NY 7,221 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12788 in?
ZIP code 12788 (Woodbourne) is located in Sullivan County, New York. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12788?
ZIP code 12788 in Woodbourne, NY has a population of 2,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12788?
The median household income in ZIP 12788 is $62,768, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12788?
The median home value in ZIP 12788 is $270,500, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12788?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12788 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12788?
ZIP code 12788 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12788?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12788 are: Construction (17), Accommodation and food services (9), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12788?
In ZIP code 12788, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12788?
In ZIP code 12788, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12788?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12788 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Woodbourne, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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